I just don't get it

Why are you wanting to cut the carbs from your diet? Whole grains, vegetables and fruit are all carbs and are absolutely beneficial to your health. If you're going to cut carbs, cut out processed foods which are high in both saturated/trans fat and simple sugars. I don't understand why people feel carbs are bad for them because it simply is not true. If it is calories you are concerned about, cut down on portion sizes but don't completely cut out the good foods. Watch out for the saturated and trans fatty foods, and the simple sugars, that's where the problem lies for most people.